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Leica FlexLine & FlexLine plus
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
3.0
FlexOffice
3.1 FlexOffice: Does the old FlexOffice Version support the FlexLine plus instruments ?
No – FlexLine plus instruments do require the new FlexOffice Version 2.2 (or higher) or LGO Version 8.3
(or higher) to run properly.
Neither “LGO Tools” nor “Construction Data Manager (CDM)” do support FlexLine properly.
– even if some functionality might work !
3.2 FlexOffice: Does FlexOffice support instruments other than the FlexLine Total Stations?
No, FlexOffice only supports FlexLine Total Stations. This step was required to make the operational
concept of FlexOffice more intuitive. If other instruments shall be supported as well LGO is the right
choice.
3.3 FlexOffice: Why are there two different versions of FlexOffice?
One of the main features of FlexLine is the scalability of the products. The same idea is applied to the
FlexOffice with its two versions. The choice is always yours.
3.4 FlexOffice Standard / Advanced: What is the difference between them ?
FlexOffice Standard delivers a high level of functionality, whilst FlexOffice Advanced includes even more
features. Below is a list of components and features.
FlexOffice Standard: Data Exchange Manager, Format File Creation, Instrument Configuration Manager,
Codelist Management, Firmware Upload, Project Management, simple import of ASCII data, Viewing and
Editing of Points and Observations, Recalculation of Setups.
FlexOffice Advanced: In addition to the FlexOffice Standard functionality, FlexOffice Advanced includes,
Image Referencing, HTML reports, TPS Processing, Road Converters for Roadworks 3D, COGO and
advanced ASCII export.
3.5 FlexOffice: Upgradeability: What upgrade options do I have with FlexOffice?
FlexOffice Standard cannot be upgraded with options.
Flex Office Advanced can be upgraded by license key with the following modules:

Design & Adjustment 3D”
- Art. No. 778084

“GIS/CAD Export” (advanced dxf and dgm export)
- Art. No. 778080

“Surface and Volume Calculation”.
- Art. No. 778087
These protected options have the same Art. No. and functionality as the LGO options – however just
support FlexLine Instruments.
3.6 FlexOffice: What benefit do I have with FlexOffice in comparison to Leica Geo Office Tools?
FlexOffice is much more intuitive to use and includes additional functionalities like Viewing and Editing of
Observations and recalculation of setups.
3.7 FlexOffice: Is FlexOffice protected?
Both products require an Entitlement ID during installation. These ID can be ordered under the following
Article Numbers:
FlexOffice Standard Art.No.778063
FlexOffice Advanced Art.No.778064
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3.8 FlexOffice: Can I run FlexOffice with my existing LGO-Demo-Key?
Yes.
3.9 FlexOffice: Why is FlexOffice Standard not free of charge like Leica Geo Office Tools?
First of all, there needs to be an awareness created that software should not be considered a “Free of
Charge Article” as the development of software such as FlexOffice is expensive. Also, FlexOffice Standard
includes enhanced functionality in comparison to LGO Tools.
3.10 FlexOffice: Is it possible to load my own format templates for the export/import of ASCII data?
In FlexOffice Standard it is not possible to load your own format templates for the export of ASCII data.
In FlexOffice Advanced it is possible to load your own format templates for the export of ASCII data.
3.11 FlexOffice: How do I get a ASCII coordinate file (e.g. csv or txt file) into FlexOffice and to the
instrument ?
In general the following steps are required:
1) Import the ASCII file into FlexOffice (via ASCII Import wizard)  See step 1.1 to 1.8
2) Save the imported coordinates in Land XML format into a file  See step 2.1
3) Upload the XML file via Data Exchange Manager to the instrument  See step 2.1
Step 1: Import the txt file into FlexOffice
1.1 Start FlexOffice Standard/Advanced
1.2 Select ASCII IMPORT to start the import-wizard(TOOLS --> ASCII Import)
1.3 Select the ASCII (txt, csv..) file and press IMPORT
1.4 Select how your ASCII file is structured ("Free" or Position") and in which line the import should start
(e.g. your ASCII file has a header from line 1 to line 4 which needs to be ignored, you need to enter line
5 as start of import.
1.5 Depending on selection "Free" or "Position" the dialog looks different
1.5.1 When selected "Free" in step 1.4
You have to select, which character in the ASCII data separates each value (e.g. Semicolon, Comma,
Space....)
1.5.1 When selected "Position" in step 1.4
You have to define the column with of the values in the ASCII data
1.6 Here you have to define the linear units and assign a header to the imported data (e.g. Pos. 1 is PtID,
Pos.2 is East coordinate, Pos.3 is North,...)
To do so make a right mouse click on each column and select the entry from the pop-up-list, Proceed
with NEXT>
1.7 If you frequently import data exactly structured in the way as just done, you can store the settings in
a template. To do so, enter a name in the offered field "template name". Press FINISH
1.8 Select a Project into which the data should be imported or create a new Project (right mouse click -->
NEW); Press ASSIGN
The data are now imported into FlexOffice and you can see them listed in the Point list or you can even
view them by pressing on the VIEW/EDIT tab.
In case you saved the import settings in a template, the next time when importing a ASCII file you just
need to select the file and your saved template in step 1.3, then the data are imported directly and you
reach directly step.1.8 (so no need to go through the steps 1.4 --> 1.5 --> 1.6 --> 1.7)
Step 2: Save the imported coordinates in Land XML format
2.1 Select "EXPORT LandXML file" and define the file name of the export file.
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Step 3: Upload the XML file to the instrument
3.12 Select "Data Exchange Manager" and upload the LandXML file by selecting the xml file on
the left side of the window (PC section) and moving it to the right side of the window (TSsection)
3.13 FlexOffice: Is it possible to upgrade my FlexOffice Standard licence to FlexOffice Advanced?
This is not possible. You need to purchase FlexOffice Advanced separately.
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